Lainie
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Registered: Sep 23, 2009
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Sat Aug 06, 2022 10:52 am
The katipō (Latrodectus katipo) and the redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) are the only venomous spiders found in New Zealand. Only the adult females are capable of biting humans. Bites from both species are extremely rare, and there is a safe and effective anti-venom available.